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Job Title


Material Handler


Company : Smurfit Westrock


Location : Lithia Springs, GA


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The Opportunity: The Material Handler - Assembly position is responsible for loading and unloading trucks; warehousing product and materials and supplying production lines with requested product and/or components. Pay Rate: $18/hr. Schedule: 2p-1030p (M-F) overtime and weekends as needed How Will You Impact Packaging Solutions Smurfit WestRock: * Inspect forklift daily at the start of the shift ensuring all safety features are operational. * Complete checklist documenting inspection. * Safe operation of forklift, moving materials throughout the facility. * Assure all materials shipped and warehoused are handled in a manner that prevents damage. * Load and unload trucks; warehouse products and materials. * Use an RF scanner for receipts, issues to lines, returns, and bar code locations. * Verify all counts, quantities and descriptions of products and materials received, shipped or warehoused. * Service production lines, delivering product and/or components as requested. * Timely and accurate completion of paperwork associated with the movement of product and materials. * Responsible for the general cleanliness of the warehouse and the loading docks. * Perform regular inventory and cycle counts. * Safely change forklift propane tanks and/or batteries as needed. * Assist other departments as needed. * Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area. * Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures. * Overtime is required. * Perform other duties as assigned. What You Need to Succeed: * High School Diploma or equivalent * Ability to effectively communicate with management and team members. * Perform basic math functions. * Ability to work independently or within a team environment. * Ability to perform tasks under pressure, and within a deadline-driven environment. * Ability to handle detail-oriented work. * General fluency in English required, verbal and written. * Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form. * Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical Requirements: * Ability to stand and walk for extended periods as a primary job responsibility. * Capacity to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. intermittently during a typical work shift. * Observance of established safety guidelines in conducting physical work activity duties. * Wear protective equipment as required. What We Offer: * Corporate culture is based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. * Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities * An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential. * A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. #PackagingSolutions